Assists the County Administrator in a variety of operational areas which may include disseminating directives, preparing required reports, and assisting in budget preparation, obtaining, organizing and drafting administrative material for public information or office use. Serves as a liaison between County employees, department managers, elected County officials, general public and the County Administrator in the day-to-day operation of County business. Writes and distributes media advisories, press releases, fact sheets, monthly newsletters, annual reports and coordinates other official responses. Coordinates and directly assists with external publicity, special event displays and utilization of web based platforms. Plans events, timelines and set-ups necessary to facilitate participation and project a professional image and aesthetic sense of place. Promotes awareness of County operations, services, and programs utilizing multiple media outlets such as radio, television, cable, print, and social media. Participates in Camden County Emergency Operations Center when activated or during special emergency operation exercises. Attends Commissioners meetings and other sessions as directed by County Administrator. Acts as County Administrator’s liaison with vendors and the general public. Answers phone calls for County Administrator, takes messages, directs calls, and provides information to callers. Composes and types correspondence, memoranda and reports for County Administrator. Reviews and distributes mail to the County Administrator. Coordinates County Administrator’s calendar and appointments. Arranges travel accommodations for County Administrator. Maintains files, conducts research, and compiles information for County Administrator.

My duties as office manager were:1. Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; preparing payroll; controlling correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions.2. Provides historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records.Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement.3. Designs and implements office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments.4. Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.5. Keeps management informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports; summarizing information; identifying trends.Maintains office staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.6. Maintains office staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.7. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.8. Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.9. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.As the Bookkeeper my duties included:1. Developing and maintaining the accounting system for all financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts.2. Balancing subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries3. Opened and maintained 23 checking accounts for 20 different subsidiary companies.4. Maintain all records on all jobs in process as well as those in inventory.5. Prepare financial report.6. Complies with federal, state, and local law

During my senior year of high school, I participated in the work release program. I attended high school in the morning and worked at Gilman Paper Company as a secretary in the the Finance department from 1PM to 5PM Monday through Friday.